MARCH 15, 2018 A Love for Music

Theon Heiserer’s grandfather came to the Unites States from Germany. He is the sole survivor of 10 children, all born and raised in Oran, MO where his parents owned two farms. He and his brother worked the farms with his father. He had to quit high school in 1941 when his brother was drafted to serve in the war, then worked the farm for 1.5 years until he too was drafted. Theon recalls his 3 long months in basic training then found himself stationed in Hawaii. A young man, never away from home, soon after found himself in the South Pacific. New Guinnea was a fearful place for a young soldier so far from his Missouri farm. He was discharged at the young age of 18. Theon’s brother came home soon after. There really was not enough farm work for both boys at home, so Theon moved on to work as a cook on a river boat for the Mississippi Corps of Engineers. The dredge boat of 80 men worked to keep the channel open.

Theon, who will be turning 94 this year, lived this river boat life for six years until he met his bride at a dance. Theon says his fondest memory was his 1952 wedding day, regardless of the 110-degree temperature that day (without air conditioning). They remained happily married for fifty years, blessed with two children – a daughter, Debbie and a son, Jim. Theon soon found himself providing for a young family and took a job keeping him closer to home, working at Cupples Products aluminum factory in St. Louis. He recalls the company supplied metal for buildings all over the world, including the World Trade Center. The young family lived 63 years in a home they purchased in 1952. For 32 years, Theon provided for his young family by working two jobs, Cupples Products and Bettendorf-Rapp food chain, leaving early for work in the morning at 5:00 a.m. and not returning home again until at least 10:00 p.m. every night.

Theon has had a love for music for as long as he can remember. His father played harmonica and accordion, and his mother had a player piano from which he believes he first found his affinity for music. He learned to play guitar when he was away in the military and after he came back home, enjoyed entertaining folks in local taverns on the weekends. Theon still enjoys entertaining with his music. I found him with his instruments the day we met. He lives and entertains his neighbors at the Affton Senior Center. Theon still plays music with a few buddies four or five days each week at surrounding senior centers. Theon’s grandson has a recording studio and has produced a CD of Theon’s musical renditions. Theon says, “Music keeps the mind going. You have to think of every piece of every song”. And he has a musically talented family: his son and grandson both also play guitar. Although transportation is an issue at times, Theon has enjoyed playing with the Gateway Harmonica Club for ten years. The types of music he most enjoys playing are Waltz, Polka and Country. He still enjoys going dancing a few times each week, dancing both ballroom and swing. He even has a steel guitar he bought from a catalog when he was 18 years old. A year ago, he was given a 6-string banjo from his grandson. One of his most enjoyable memories was playing a small-town country festival in Illinois. He was amazed to see his picture appear in the newspaper a year later. Many residents and friends at the Affton Senior Center come to enjoy his music during lunch. Ruth Coleman is one of those residents. She told me, “Theon makes a lot of people happy. He is quite enjoyable”.

Edna Halbert, another resident of Affton Senior Center, just turned 93 years old on her most recent birthday in February. She has enjoyed living at the senior center for the past two years. She is from Steeleville, MO. She worked in retail and used to play piano for her local church. She has survived three strokes and speaks proudly of her five children - four boys and one girl.

Another friend is Otis Breshears, a proud owner of a 20-family St. Louis apartment building that sold in 2004. He is 91 years old. He too was raised on a farm. He once lived in Australia where he owned a TV repair factory. He feels he lived a full and interesting life. He enjoys his time at the Affton Senior Center and enjoys watching television.

Glenda Johnson is yet another friend that has lived at the Affton Senior Center for six years. She feels fortunate to be 91 years old and feels the most significant events in her life was the birth of her two sons. She was quite the seamstress and proudly made all her own clothes. She enjoys reading fiction and faith-based novels, one of which her niece recently published. She was happily married for 60 years to a wonderful man and feels content she lived a good life. Glenda believes and wishes to pass along, “It would be nice if everyone loved their neighbor. We should all be kind to one another as we certainly cannot live alone in this world”.

By Janet Dalton / St. Louis Times

EMPLOYMENT

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The St. Louis Bridge Center is pleased to announce that John Hagedorn was unanimously elected president of its Board of Directors on January 17, 2018. He succeeds Ann Lemp, who remains on the board. Hagedorn, an active board member since the fall of 2015, co-chaired the capital campaign to raise money for the St. Louis Bridge Center’s move to its expanded space on North Price Road a year ago. He was also responsible for the Bridge Center becoming part of the Common Game, in which daily results can be compared with players all over the country. He has also marshalled efforts to improve the Bridge Center’s use of technology, The St. Louis Bridge Center, which has grown to be the seventh largest bridge club in the country, was established as a non-profit in 2012. It is the premier place in St. Louis to enjoy the game of duplicate bridge, with 100 tables available for players of all skill levels in a well-lit setting. The bridge center holds regular classes, including the ACBL Bridge Series, Adult Beginner’s Bridge, and Learn Bridge in a Day. It also hosts nationally recognized teachers and authors, including Barbara Seagram, Audrey Grant, Jerry Helms, Larry Cohen, and Phillip Alder.

Now hiring. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals as a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Personal and Home Care Aide. We beat other provider's hourly pay rates. Receive up to 80 hours of paid time off or choose to take it as additional pay. Full-time employees of Pyramid also receive 6-paid holidays annually and medical insurance for $30 per month. Starting your career with us is easy! www.pyramidhhs.com

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is seeking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Manager for the properties owned and managed by the Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. Provides functional, comfortable, safe facilities through efficient operation and use of equipment, appliances and supplies. Ensures facility equipment, journals and records are maintained to the highest quality at the Campus Complex. Serves as a supervisor and resource to the on-site maintenance and custodial staff.

Home Instead Senior Care of St. Charles County is hiring CAREGIVERS immediately serving: St. Charles City, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Foristell, Wright City. Home Instead Senior Care provides non-medical in-home care services to seniors. We are looking for compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide home help, transportation, personal care needs such as assisting with toileting and showering, as well as Alzheimer's & Dementia care. • Competitive Pay • Short-Shift Bonuses • Overtime Pay • Direct Deposit • Flexible work schedule • Paid Time-Off Opportunities • Client Referral Bonus Program • Caregiver Referral Bonus Program • IRA with Company Match Program • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance • Must be able to pass an extensive background check that includes DMV, drug test, and references • Must participate in Missouri's Family Care Safety Registry • Must have reliable transportation, current Driver's License and automobile insurance • Be at least 21 years of age, or have minimum of 1 year caregiving experience • Must have the desire to make a difference in a senior’s life! Contact our office today at 636-477-6025 for an opportunity to interview!

HEALTH & WELLNESS

VOLUNTEER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

American Red Cross

March 24 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Come join us and learn how easy and little time it takes to have such an enormous impact on your local community. Come and hear directly from volunteers about the Red Cross’ 5 lines of service, the impact of volunteers on the local community, different volunteer opportunities, benefits of volunteering, and ways to give back to your community. Speak directly to the volunteers and staff from each line of service, ask questions, and learn why they are so passionate about what they do. Find out if the American Red Cross is the right fit for you to volunteer. Where: American Red Cross 10195 Corporate Square Drive St. Louis, MO 63142. Contact 314-516-2800 for additional information. When: Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. RSVP choices: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/592750621058035/ or contact Yvonne Berry at Yvonne.Berry@redcross.org

Aging Expo- Don't Just Get Old...AgeSmart. This half day event consists of informational, educational and social events for older persons their families, friends and caregivers. Highlights for this year's Expo will be demonstrations on biking, golfing and tennis. Sponsors include: Eden Village, The Esquiline, Saric Consulting, Harter, Larsen and Dodd Estate Planning, and St. Louis Community Foundation. The event will be held May 18, 2018 at the McKendree MetroRec Plex, 205 RecPlex Drive, O'Fallon, IL from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Admission is free. Vendor Space and Sponsorship opportunities are also still available, www.agesmart.org. For more information go to www.agesmart.org

Calling all Athletes (and Volunteers)! Senior Olympics Signing Up Sportsmen – and Women – 50 or Better! The St. Louis Senior Olympics, the regional competition for athletes aged 50 and older, is actively seeking applications for athletes to participate in more than 90 individual and team events over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 29, 2018. From basketball to bocce; soccer, softball and shuffleboard; to tap dancing, tennis and track – the Senior Olympics engage more than 1,200 athletes and hundreds of volunteers at more than a dozen different venues across the St. Louis area. The events are open to everyone. Athletes must be at least 50 years old, but there is no maximum age! Registration packets for will be available February 28 and the registration deadline is May 2. You can take advantage of the “Early Bird Special” if you register by April 16. The packets include registration for athletes and volunteers. If you have any questions please contact Justin Bange at jbange@jccstl.org or 314-442-3216. We look forward to seeing you at the St. Louis Senior Olympics!

We offer an intimate experience with indigenous treatments made on our premises from ingredients such as herbs, fruits, and botanical. You can create your own spa products as well using oils, herbs, mud, and masques mixed on site to suit your pampering needs. We also offer a variety of services including custom made manicures and pedicures. Please call or visit our website for more information​. 314-332-4410

Deer Valley Home Health has a new office in St. Charles to meet all of your Home Health needs. We offer Consumer Directed Service, Personal Care, Healthy Child and Youth, Veterans Aid and Attendance, and Dept. of Mental Health Services. Deer Valley Home Health is currently accepting applications for RN's, CNA's, and Home Health Assistants.

Memory Care, what does this mean? We think it means; to enrich the lives of our community, residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences. The Montessori Moments in Time Program is designed to capture our residents' special moments at any given time, validate them, and help them live fully in those moments. This is accomplished through the following five directional paths: Life Engagement, Dining Experience, Team Promise, Family Connections and Health & Wellness. We have based our program on Naomi Feil's Validation Theory: People who are in the late stages of life might have unresolved issues that drive behaviors and emotions. Reciprocated communication of respect which communicates that others' opinions are acknowledged, respected and heard and that they are being treated with genuine respect as legitimate expression of their feelings rather than marginalized or dismissed. This is our Memory Care.

You are invited to participate in a weekly free wellness screening. Screenings for individuals over 55 include: blood pressure readings, weight check, blood sugar readings, as well as prayer and spiritual support by a Lutheran Senior Services Parish Nurse. Every reading is taken by a Wellness Kiosk with print outs available to take to your doctor. Don't miss this free resource today. HyltonPoint Apartments,933 Belt Ave, St. Louis, Mo 63112. Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call Savanna to make an appointment 314-367-7697.

Take control of your health and take control of your life. Wellness Kiosks are specialized computers operated by our Parish Nurses. The kiosks measure blood pressure, weight and blood glucose levels. With our LSS Registered Parish Nurse on hand in the kiosk, you can stay on track with your health. This free service is now being offered at LSS Rose Hill House, Affordable Housing for seniors, every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to

12:00 p.m. located at 225 West Rose Hill Avenue in the beautiful heart of Kirkwood, MO. Call 314-822-4928 for your appointment today.

Hilltop Manor, a Lutheran Senior Services senior community is offering free wellness screenings with a Parish Nurse. Screenings include blood pressure readings, blood sugar screenings, and pulse and weight checks for all seniors 55+. A parish nurse is also available for prayer, spiritual support and resources. Many who are already taking advantage of this program are aware of the positive benefits it brings to their health. Please pass this on to any family or church members, friends or home health aides that may be interested. Call Michelle Herrick, Service Coordinator, for your appointment. Every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 636-938-6442, 11 Hilltop Village Center Drive, Eureka, MO 63025.

Saint Louis University’s Health Resource Center and the Geriatric Education Center (GEC) are offering a free comprehensive geriatric assessment clinic for people 65 years of age or older, on the first Thursday of every month at the Health Resource Center located at 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd #213, St. Louis, MO, 63113. A comprehensive assessment is more extensive than a screening appointment. The appointment is approximately two hours in length and includes assessments by medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nutrition and social work professionals. To schedule an appointment please contact the SLU Geriatrics Division Office at 314-977-8462.

It's Doggone Adorable! Stonecrest at Clayton View teams with the APA to bring its residents some cuddly medicine through anecdotes and research. It's well-known that pets can help people of all ages reduce stress, loneliness, depression, lower blood pressure and more. However, as a person ages, they often can no longer sufficiently care for a pet on a daily basis. As part of its “Vibrant Life” program, Stonecrest at Clayton View has recently teamed with the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) to find a way that animals, specifically puppies and kittens, can be a part of the extended family at Stonecrest and enrich the lives of their residents. This past February, Uber partnered with the APA and brought a few puppies for 15 minutes of cuddles to Stonecrest at Clayton View, the newly opened residential care community located in Richmond Heights, through its #UberPuppies project. This sparked an idea with the staff at Stonecrest, as some of their employees had occasionally brought their own dogs in for a day here and there, but nothing on a regular basis. To learn more of this story, please contact us.

Do you are someone you know have Medicaid that would like to remain in the comfort of their home but need help with daily living activities? If you answered yes, then contact us now for a free consultation Healthline In-Home and CDS, 636-386-8323. This is an alternative to going to a nursing home and allows for you to stay in your home where your heart and love is.

Mid County Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and The Arthritis Foundation

Join Signature Medical Group for a FREE knee pain seminar on the many options available to help you get back to the things you love. Mid County Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine and The Arthritis Foundation of Missouri are offering a free community education event on knee pain. John Tessier, MD will discuss common causes of knee pain and share insight on the many different treatment options available today. Dr. Tessier’s presentation will include: Causes of Knee Pain Typical Progression of Joint and Knee Arthritis Non-Surgical Treatment Options Including Stem Cell Therapy Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Partial and Total Knee Replacement Successful Replacement Recovery Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knee-deep-in-pain-knee-pain-seminar-tickets-42181781845.

Orthopedic Seminars at Des Peres Hospital If hip or knee pain and chronic stiffness are keeping you from doing the things you enjoy, you owe it to yourself to learn more about your surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Board-certified surgeons, nurses and therapists who specialize in orthopedic care. Join us at an upcoming seminar with an orthopedic specialist: https://www.despereshospital.com/conquer-joint-pain-seminar

While practicing general dentistry for many years, Dr. Michael Travis of Pine Lawn Dental has noticed an unfortunate trend with his clientele. Many people struggle to find transportation to and from the office, and instead choose to only call for an appointment when they have an emergency dental need. Treating these emergency situations is very costly and could easily be avoided with annual preventative care. Recognizing a great need for this care, We Care Mobile Dental was created by Dr. Travis and is currently serving over 40 independent, assisted and skilled living facilities. We accept most major dental insurances as well as Medicaid. Please contact us at 314-246-8090 to schedule an appointment or visit our website at www.wecaremobiledental.com and let us bring our services and teledentistry technology to your facility to provide prevention education and preventative procedures to you or your loved ones.

The Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging is hosting the 18th Annual Friedman Lecture & Awards on April 20, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Eric P. Newman Education Center on the Medical Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The keynote speaker, Becca Levy, PhD, will explore ageism in America and how stereotypes influence our health and wellbeing. The event begins with a presentation of the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults and the Alene and Meyer Kopolow Award for Geriatric Psychiatry, Neurology, or Medicine. Awardees receive up to $3,000 for aging-related professional development endeavors. The Eric P. Newman Education Center is located at 320 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. Please utilize levels 6-7 of the Metro Parking Garage located at 4560 Children’s Place on the corner with Taylor Avenue. This garage also includes handicapped parking. Validation tickets will be available for the Metro Garage. The MetroLink and Bus Stop is the Central West End station. Ascend the stairs or use the elevator to Euclid Avenue and turn right towards EPNEC. Register at Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=41024138302 or please contact us at

314-747-9192.

Jeanie Bryant, jean.bryant@wustl.edu, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, Institute for Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, 314-747-9189,

Memory Care Home Solutions & Gateway Geriatric Education Center present The Silent Epidemic: When undiagnosed cognitive impairment affects healthcare outcomes, an all-day continuing education event at the Monastero Center (on Saint Louis University's campus) on April 27, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will learn the impact of undiagnosed cognitive impairment on our healthcare system, and how to best support clients and their families by practicing innovative dementia caregiving strategies. Register before March 15 for a discounted rate of $99, which includes lunch. 6 continuing education hours are provided. For more information and to register, please visit http://memorycarehs.org/past-news-events/upcoming-events/.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Gateway Geriatric Education Center are pleased to present the 29th Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute: The Aging Tsunami is Upon Us. In addition to the 2-day Summer Institute, an optional training on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) will take place on June 6, 2018. For full details and registration go to: https://slu.cloud-cme.com/summer.

Trying to navigate long-term care for you or your loved one? Overwhelmed and looking for guidance? Or are you working in the long-term care community and wanting to learn more about all the changes while earning 7.00 CEUs in one day! VOYCE hosts the 7th annual Changing Landscape of Long Term Care Conference on June 14-15, 2018 to answer these questions and bring together the long-term care community. An all-day, educational conference to bring together professional long-term caregivers and individuals from the community to learn dynamic strategies, innovative tools and available options. Post-intensive session June 15 with location to be determined. When: June 14, 2018 8:00am to 5:00pm Where: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 Early Bird Registration (includes continental breakfast and lunch): General Public: $25 Long Term Care Professionals: $85 - $135 Administrators and Social Workers: opportunity to earn 7.00 CEUs in one day! Learn More: www.voycestl.org/events/long-term-care-conference

Are you a school teacher looking for a mainstream way to talk diversity and tolerance? Free PDF files of Randa Handler's books are available for your classroom. Teachers have shared online how they've found her books helpful, through reviews and 'lesson plans'. Even though picture books, their high word count (about 2500) targets early readers. Handler is an international journalist, publicist and publisher. In 2003, her publishing efforts launched an educational series of children’s books with Miss America 2000, Claire’s Adventures, that are still being used as ‘lesson plans’ by elementary school teachers. She has released five children’s books to instill in kids an appreciation of differences. Cubbie Blue and His Dog Dot (Book One), and What’s Up with Mike? (Book Two), a fantastical series populated with multi-ethnic characters. The Thanksgiving Dinner Platter, a fun book that explains why Thanksgiving is more than Turkey Day and introduces a similar celebration in Japan; If I Were King, is a fun animal tale about a feisty zebra trying to find her turf. One of her most popular children’s books, Boy Who Spoke to God, attempts to open dialogue about different religions with early readers using a fairy tale setting and multicultural characters.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A CELEBRATION OF ACTOR / ACTIVIST BEAH RICHARDS

The Griot Museum

March 16 – 7:00 p.m.

March 17 – 7:00 p.m.

March 18 – 3:00 p.m.

A Call to Conscience and The Griot Museum of Black History are proud to present Black Women Speak: A Series of Activities Celebrating Women’s History Month. All programs are free and open to the public. There are three live performances of A Black Woman Speaks: A Celebration of Actor/Activist Beah Richards. The events take place at The Griot Museum, 2505 St. Louis Avenue, on Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17 at 7:00 p.m., plus a Matinee on Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. (NOTE: A special Pre-Matinee Brunch takes place from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Email us at info@thegriotmuseum.com or call 314-241-7057 to register. Dr. Mary Helen Washington, distinguished Professor of English at the University of Maryland and author of The Other Blacklist: The African American Literary and Cultural Left of the 1950s, will engage the audience in a discussion on the current role of the African-American feminist in today's social climate. Books available for purchase courtesy of Progressive Emporium and Education Center.

Schlafly's Bottleworks, March 22, 2018, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of lively music played on "America's fun instrument- the four-string banjo". Sing along and listen to 15 banjo players playing the songs you know. Schlafly's is located at 7260 Southwest (at Manchester), St. Louis, MO 63143. For more information, call 314-842-3185 or visit our website: www.stlouisbanjoclub.org. Table seating and full cash bar. Full menu for food purchase. Did we mention the music is free?

Banjos at the Focal Point This group of young, enthusiastic banjo players will be performing at the Focal Point in Maplewood, 2720 Sutton Avenue, 63143 on Saturday, March 24, from 3:30p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grab some friends and enjoy this free concert before you go out to dinner. These eight youngsters will amaze you with their musicality, playing tunes from many genres and including vocals, guitar and bass to fill hearts with their sounds of four-string banjos. Add this to your calendar.

A Showcase of Art Across St. Louis this April Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement festival will once again feature art in every nook and cranny of St. Louis April 19-29. Presented by Maturity and its Muse, the local nonprofit that’s dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through the arts, Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement, or CASEfest, will take place in dozens of venues across the St. Louis region with events and shows, highlighting the power and importance that art has in improving the aging experience. Find out more about CASEfest at http://maturityanditsmuse.org/calendar/. The majority of events will be free however, a few may cost or ask for advanced registration. Now in its third year, CASEfest has become an anticipated event with arts venues and organizations around the region. Approximately 60 venues have participated each of the past two years with at least 80 art programs each year spread throughout the region. If you’re an artist or have a venue and want to learn more, contact Lynn at Maturity and Its Muse at lynn@maturityanditsmuse.org. Sponsors include: The Kahn Foundation of Congregation Temple Israel, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, Washington University After Center for Aging, and St. Louis Oasis

Family Art Studios Why buy a gift when you and your family can create a unique, lasting one to share with all your friends and family. Hold an art studio in your home. We come to you. No experience necessary. We'll use your art on calendars, greeting cards, wall hangings and many other items custom created for you. FAS is a nonprofit art program. Call Dennis Jones, 314-368-4551.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI FUTURE IMPACT BANQUET

Orlando’s Banquet Center Maryland Heights

March 30 – 6:00 p.m.

Your presence at this banquet provides an opportunity for you to experience the impact MU Extension has had in the St. Louis region this past year and to hear our vision for the future. Dr. Sam Page, St. Louis County Council Chair and Councilman for District 2, will be our keynote speaker this year. Having served on Council since 2014, Dr. Page is committed to strengthening the St. Louis area, educating the community, and keeping everyone safe. You can count on his speech highlighting opportunities to enhance the health and viability of the St. Louis area. Dr. Mun Choi, President of the University of Missouri System, will also provide a few remarks during the program. During the dinner, we will recognize three partners that have been added to the Extension Leaders Honor Roll. This year’s honorees are Christine Elkins of Holman Middle School (Pattonville School District), Erica Henderson of the St. Louis Promise Zone (St. Louis Economic Development Partnership), and Douglas Mueller of IBEW 1439. Tickets are available for $35 or $275 for a table of eight.March 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Orlando’s Banquet Center in Maryland Heights

The Nathan Kahn-Ernestine Kahn-Charles Kahn Foundation of Congregation Temple Israel recently awarded Maturity and Its Muse $7,250 to aid in the continuation of its third annual Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement festival. This year’s CASEfest will take place April 19-29, 2018 across the St. Louis region. With the multi-venue event that showcases the power and importance that art has in enhancing the aging experience, Maturity and Its Muse continues to improve the quality of life among seniors through the arts. The funding from the Kahn Foundation will allow Maturity and Its Muse to reach an even wider audience than it has in the past. “The funding from the Kahn Foundation came at the precise moment we needed it,” said Lynn Friedman Hamilton, founder of Maturity and Its Muse. “This funding will allow us to expand CASEfest by reaching a wider audience in 2018 than we have before. We’re extremely grateful to the Kahn Foundation for their understanding of just how important a role the arts plays in our lives.”

One Legacy is excited to announce Issue #4 of The Family Historian Journal is available online and delivered to hundreds of business lobbies at hospitals, medical centers, retirement homes, restaurants in the St Louis and Metro East Illinois. Our feature story for this issue was provided by Mike Roberts, the popular St Louis area weatherman. Mike has a great story to share! For a free pdf version of The Family Historian Journal visit www.onelegacy.com or download directly from http://onelegacy.com/issue-4 For any questions or requests for delivery, please call 618-960-7252 or email info@onelegacy.com Mike Stith Founder - One Legacy, home of The Family Historian Journal mstith@onelegacy.com or 618-960-7252

The Missouri Budget Project has created a new resource to help you more easily navigate the state budget process and advocate for services that support older Missourians. "Budget Basics: Community Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities" can be found at http://www.mobudget.org/budget-basics-community-services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/. For more information or to request a presentation please contact Lindsey Baker at lbaker@mobudget.org.

Christine would like to announce that she is once again offering comprehensive elder law services through her law firm, the Elder & Disability Advocacy Firm of Christine A. Alsop, LLC. She continues to serve seniors, people who are disabled and their families from her office on Chippewa just blocks up from Ted Drews.

Sandra Cain, Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of Central St. Louis County, MO, was recently nominated for BrightStar Care Nurse of the Year. Cain joined the BrightStar team on December 15, 2016, as a field infusion nurse. “She quickly proved herself to be an exceptionally skilled nurse with contagious compassion and goodwill,” said Charlie Scarlett, owner of BrightStar Care of Central St. Louis County, MO. “Her patients love her, and her unassuming, positive, can-do attitude made her a favorite here in the office.” Since becoming Director of Nursing, Cain has distinguished herself by refocusing BrightStar Care of Central St. Louis County’s clinical policies, procedures and personnel on quality care and processes. In addition to managing the clinical side of its private duty business, she also jumped in and rebuilt BrightStar Care of Central St. Louis County’s team of qualified RNs and LPNs.” Furthermore, Cain has significantly improved clinical quality processes at BrightStar Care of Central St. Louis County. She has led the clinical charge to make it the first state-licensed, non-Medicare home care agency in Missouri history.

Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company has introduced an unusual product: a single-premium long-term care insurance (LTCI) policy aimed at people who already need long-term care (LTC) services. Americo has designed the new Reliable Living Plan policy to provide a monthly cash indemnity benefit as long as an eligible insured needs qualified LTC services. Contact Family Care Solutions for more information.

SSM Health, Behavioral Health, has expanded Senior inpatient beds at SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital to 24. We continue to have 22 senior beds available at our SSM Health, St. Joseph Hospital location, in St. Charles, as well as 20 senior beds at SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital, Audrain, in Mexico, MO. SSM Health at St. Louis University Hospital, DePaul Hospital, and St. Joseph Hospital in Wentzville continue to provide services to adults. For admission please call Central Intake at 800-426-2083.

St. Louis HELP has New Website For free loans of home health equipment – from manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, canes, hospital beds, lift chairs and more – visit the new website of The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) at https://www.stlhelp.org. The new website explains how the nonprofit organization provides free loans of home health devices to anyone recovering from accidents, illness and surgery, including children, senior citizens and people who are disabled. The not-for-profit organization founded in 2008 serves more than 6,000 people a year in metro St. Louis with free loans of home medical equipment. Our free lending warehouse is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette. To learn more about St. Louis Help see http://www.stlhelp.org or call 314-567-4700 to discuss any needs for home medical

Announcing a new kind of Consulting in St. Louis for Dementia: Dementia Care Consulting LLC will be opening February 1, 2018. From helping with understanding the different stages and transitions with the disease to helping make sure your caregivers are trained and well prepared to keep your loved one at home. Services will include: Education, training, support, finding the right resources when needed and more. Dementia Care Consulting is a hands-on work with your family and support circle to make every moment meaningful! For more information please call 314-277-0851, email angela@dementiastl.com

Monday, December 18th was a special day for patients and families at St. Louis VA hospitals. Spencer, Cassiday and Brando of 106.5 The Arch's "Spencer’s Neighborhood" delivered more than 21,000 holiday cards - 21,135 to be exact - to the troops at the three St. Louis VA hospitals. The station hosted their second annual "10,000 Cards for the Troops" campaign, with the aim of collecting holiday cards for veterans - and the St. Louis listeners responded by more than doubling the amount requested for the campaign.

For more information about the “10,000 Cards for the Troops!” holiday initiative, please contact 106.5 The Arch Program Director Scott Roddy at 314-983-6000 or via email at sroddy@hubbardradio.com

Mercy Hyberbarics and Wound Care has started an Outpatient Ostomy Clinic at the Studt Avenue location. The clinic offers education and support services aimed at improving the quality of life for patients who have had or are going to have ostomy surgery. The goal is to help prepare patients to adapt to life with their ostomy and return to their normal activities as soon as possible. Mercy Outpatient Ostomy Clinic is staffed by certified ostomy care nurses and nurses specially trained in the care and management of an ostomy. We provide a full range of services for patients with an ostomy, as well as fistula wound management. The clinic is located at 11700 Studt Avenue, Creve Couer, MO 63141 and is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 314-989-1181 to set up your appointment today.

Evelyn’s House helps ‘make every moment count’ at end of life. New BJC hospice house in Creve Coeur offers compassionate care for adults, teens, children and families. Evelyn’s House, the new BJC hospice house, located on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO, is open and accepting patients. With 16 beds, the spacious 18,000-square-foot ranch style house, offers a full array of services and support for adults, children and their families. Features include: 16 private guest suites for adults, teens and children, walkout patio from every suite, Hospice-specialized care team, family gathering spaces with overnight accommodations, dedicated music and expressive therapy rooms, family kitchen and café, meditation room and gardens, kids and teen activity room, with a salon and spa. For more information call 314-996-8100 or visit www.bjchospice.org/evelynshouse

Promise Home Works, a veteran-owned and VA Certified Contractor, has achieved accreditation status by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and was awarded the contract as the official installer for VA ramps in the St. Louis and surrounding area.

Trout Lodge is located only 90 minutes south of St. Louis, YMCA Trout Lodge is a country-style resort and conference center located on 5200 acres with a 360-acre lake. Trout Lodge has many fun & educational adults-only programs for those who like to travel and meet other lifelong learners, with something for every activity level. Whether in a group, as a couple or yourself, you will have an amazing time exploring new adventures and making new friends. Recent programs include a trip to Elephant Rocks State park, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, zip line and much more. There will also be plenty of time to kick back and relax along the banks of the lake. Rates include lodging, meals and all scheduled activities. To receive a complete list of 2017 activities, go to www.troutlodge.org, click on "Stay", click on "Adult Programs" and click on the 2017 Adult Program Guide. Or you can simply call 888-fun-ymca and ask for a booklet be mailed to you. Happy exploring.

HONORS & RECOGNITION

HALO AWARDS BEST HEALTH INITIATIVE AWARD

Edward Jones and the Alzheimer’s Association

May 24

Edward Jones and the Alzheimer’s Association have been named a finalist in the Best Health Initiative category of the Halo Awards. The Halo Awards are North America’s highest honor for corporate social initiatives and cause marketing and showcase successful consumer engagement and employee engagement efforts. This prestigious corporate social responsibility and cause marketing award focuses on initiatives where brand purpose and social impact intersect to help build a better world and the bottom line. The Halo Awards will be awarded at the Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on May 24, 2018. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death, and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In the United States alone, more than 5 million people are living with the terminal brain disease, and this number is expected to skyrocket to nearly 14 million by 2050 unless effective treatments are found.

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce presented its 2017 Community Improvement Award to the The Sheridan at Laumeier Park, an 84-residence assisted living and memory care community at 12470 Rott Road in Sunset Hills. Senior Lifestyle Corp. owns and operates The Sheridan which has 43 assisted-living apartments plus 41 memory care residences specifically designed to support those with dementia, including Alzheimer’s.

Teresa Brosch, CNA and Rose Grey, LPN have received the 2017 Caregiver of the Year Award from VOYCE in honor of their strong commitment and compassion for person-centered care. They are both employees at Meramec Bluffs, a life plan community in Ballwin operated by Lutheran Senior Services, selected from hundreds of nominees from long-term care communities as well as home care providers, hospice agencies and adult day programs in a 21-county service area. VOYCE (formerly the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program) honored the pair for their outstanding job caring for and respecting the rights of those receiving long term care. “Teresa and Rose stand up for each and every resident and greet them all with a smile,” said Maryann Eissler, Care Center Administrator at Meramec Bluffs. “They touch souls of our residents with their caring and compassion, in doing so, caress the hearts of families with their empathy. They both give the best care possible to our residents, and we are all very proud of them for receiving this honor.” “It is inspiring to honor these people who give of themselves and make a difference in the lives of those they care for in long-term care,” said Mary Lynn Faunda Donovan, Executive Director of VOYCE.

SUPPORT & COUNSELING

CAREGIVER TRAINING

St. John’s Community Care, Ruth’s House

March 15 and 22 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

St. John's Community Care will offer Savvy Caregiver Training sessions several times through 2018 using curriculum developed by the University of Minnesota. This training provides tools to family members who are caring for an individual with dementia / memory loss who is living at home, either alone or with family. Each session will be comprised of six, two-hour sessions. The series of 6 classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., March 15 and 22 at Ruth's House, 7325 Marine Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 For more information or to register, call 618-344-5008.

Free Family Caregiver Training Tuesday, March 27, 2018; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This opportunity provides tools to use when caring for a loved one. Topics include: monitoring and handling medications, incontinence care, home safety, proper body mechanics to protect yourself from injury, Alzheimer's/dementia awareness and handling caregiver stress. The class is taught by a Seniors Home Care registered nurse. Seating is limited, so call 314-962-2666 today to reserve a spot!

Surviving Caregiving- A Map Through the Maze, an insightful conference designed for family caregivers who wish to gain valuable knowledge and resources that will help them navigate the maze of caregiving. Saturday April 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John Church, Faith Hall, 307 West Clay Street, Collinsville, IL Topics: Legal and Financial Issues; Driving Issues- How to t have the Conversation; Alzheimer’s Progressions; and Family Dynamics/Blended Families/Caregiver Emotional Support. The conference is free, but registration is required. A box lunch will be provided. To register call 618-222-2561. Conference Co-Presented by: AgeSmart Community Resources, St. John's Community Care and Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Caregiver Support Groups: Bethesda Hospice Care offers information and support to friends and family members who are caring for loved ones. Each group meeting begins with an educational presentation, after which caregivers can share their experiences and receive support and resources in a safe and confidential environment. All groups are open to the community and free of charge. 2018 Topics Coming up include Benefits of Hospice Care & the “We Honor Veterans” Program. Each topic is offered at the Following Locations: Bethesda Meadow, 322 Old State Rd., 63021 at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month; Bethesda Southgate, 5943 Telegraph Rd., 63129 at

1:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month; Bethesda Dilworth, 9645 Big Bend Blvd., 63122 at 3:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of month, and Village North, 11160 Village North Dr., 63136 at 10:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of month. For more information contact Leslie at 314-373-7025.

Help restore respect for life by making a tax-deductible donation of $10 for a shirt that has a slogan " I'm Alive. Let Me Survive " These T-shirts will be distributed to seniors, children, and adults who live in " high crime " areas We believe that " As a man thinks, is the way he acts". We must change attitudes. More policemen, more laws, more jails, stronger sentences won't do it. Minds have to change. The more people are seen wearing this T-shirt, the more the slogan will become a mindset. Contact Grace Chapel Ministries at 314-995-5013.

A new kind of support group is being offered that brings one component to the table some of the others don’t; an expert in Dementia who will also help you troubleshoot challenges you are having with care and management of a loved one with the disease. For the complete list of days and times please email dementiastl@gmail.com Have someone on your side every step of the way so your loved one can stay at home. Sponsored by Angela Haas BA, CSA, CDS, CDP Dementia Expert and Dementia Survivor

First Bank offers tips for seniors to protect themselves from elder financial abuse. Experts call elder financial abuse the “crime of the 21st century”. Seniors need to protect themselves from financial exploitation and abuse. To help seniors protect themselves, First Bank offers these tips: Don’t be threatened or intimidated. Never let yourself get rushed into a deal. Plan ahead to protect your assets and to ensure that your wishes are followed. Check references and credentials of anyone who wants to work in your home. Do not allow people working for you to have access to or information about your finances. Never give personal information to anyone who phones you. Consult with a financial advisor or attorney before signing any document you do not understand. Never pay a fee or taxes to collect “winnings”. Feel free to say “no”, after all, it is your money.

The Medical Family Therapy Program at Saint Louis University is conducting a study to see if an interactive group can help individuals improve memory and mood. Participants take part in a variety of fun activities such as music recall, art projects, historical events, life storybooks and more! The group is facilitated by a faculty member and graduate students. The participant must have a confirmed diagnosis of dementia. Participants (both the individual and caregiver) have a chance to receive up to $30 in Target gift cards throughout the study. The study runs once a week for 14 weeks at The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy (3700 Lindell Blvd. Ste 1100). To participate or simply for additional information, please contact the Primary Investigator, Max Zubatsky, at 314-977-2496 or zubatskyjm@slu.edu

Join us to discuss the challenges that come with caregiving and find solutions in a supportive group setting. The third Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to

2:00 p.m. at Bethesda Health Group, Inc., 1630 Des Peres Road Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63131. This is open to all caregivers. Caregiving can be immediate physical care or long-distance care provided to family, friend, or loved one. All caregivers have concerns and insights to share; we welcome all types. The group is presented as a free service of Bethesda Hospice Care. For more information or questions, please feel free to contact the Bethesda Bereavement Team at 314-373-7025. Leslie Schaffer, LMSW, Kelly Haner, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator Bereavement Assistant LLSchaeffer@bethesdahealth.org or KLHaner@bethesdahealth.org

The Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter is now offering a Fronto-Temporal Dementia Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The support group will meet at the Alzheimer’s Association office located at 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132. This is a free group for caregivers of someone who has Fronto-Temporal Dementia, Pick’s Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, or Corticobasal Syndrome. A caregiver support group is a safe place to learn, offer and receive helpful tips, and meet others coping with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Before attending, please call the facilitator to confirm the group is meeting at its usual date and time, and to check for specific directions to the meeting location. Group Facilitators: Ashley Blattel, 636-262-0163.

Are you a caregiver of a loved one with dementia and looking for a group or activity for them to engage in? The Medical Family Therapy Program at Saint Louis University is now running social groups for those with mild to moderate dementia. The purpose of the group is to help improve cognition and memory in those with dementia, while helping them engage with others in a group format. The first group will look to start in mid-May. Groups are usually 75 minutes long and are twice per week over seven weeks. They take place in Morrissey Hall at the Center for Counseling and Family Therapy. For further details or to sign up, please contact Max Zubatsky at 314-977-2496 or email at zubatskyjm@slu.edu

IN SEARCH OF...

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

HealthVisions of East St. Louis

HealthVisions of East Saint Louis needs volunteer drivers. Want a volunteer experience in which you can feel like you are really making a difference? There are seniors in your community who need help with transportation. For more information on how you can become the saving grace to a senior in need, please call HealthVisions office at

Synergy HomeCare has an extra office for rent and looking for individual or business working in the senior community to add to the senior focused businesses in the work area. The office is exterior window, and $400 per month and includes utilities, internet, use of conference room, kitchen, designated storage area and all taxes. Very convenient location, with easy highway access only 0.9 miles from Interstate 270 and building is senior /handicapped accessible with elevator, 24-hour access, directory. Any questions please call Matt at 314-835-1100

Request for Speaker Proposals for the 2018 Long Term Care Conference VOYCE invites you to share your expertise in the field of long-term care and aging services by submitting a proposal to be a speaker at our Annual Changing Landscape of Long Term Care Conference taking place on June 14 – 15, 2018. This annual conference is has two educational tracks; one for professionals working in long-term care and one for the general public who are looking for answers to the complexity of long-term care. Proposals must highlight a relevant topic, explore trends and developments in our field, and share best practices as well as innovative solutions for issues related to long-term care. Proposals will offer learning outcomes/goals, a clear plan to engage the audience, and will denote a particular presentation format. Keynote and standard breakout sessions are 60 minute sessions including 15 minute Q&A. Proposals will require approval for continuing education credits by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators (either administrative or patient care hours) and the NASW-Missouri Chapter for Social Workers for social work clock hours. For Full Proposal Information: http://bit.ly/Request_for_Speaker_Proposal_LTC_Conference Chelsea Nollau, cnollau@voycestl.org, VOYCE, 314-918-8222, www.voycestl.org

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIAL VOLUNTEERS

Clinical Research Professionals

At Clinical Research Professionals, we help to improve lives through the advancement of new drug therapies. We believe that volunteers are true champions of public health for the future. Clinical trials are managed by working closely with physicians. Our expert team ensures professionalism and integrity through every phase of every trial. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease with memory loss, Ulcerative colitis or traumatic brain injury, call us for more information in these current trials. 636-220-1200. Participants may be compensated for time and travel.

It Takes a Special Person to volunteer with Seasons Hospice. At Seasons Hospice, we care for individuals that are nearing the end of life. If you are interested in helping people during their end of life journey, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We treasure our volunteers, and love for you to spend time with our patients and their families. Our goal is to make any remaining time someone has be comfortable and peaceful. You can choose to volunteer close to where you live or work. We serve clients in the greater St. Louis region and beyond. The Sunset Hills address is simply our office location. Direct Care Volunteer roles include: visiting patients and their family members, providing companionship and supportive presence, reading aloud, listening to music together, going on walks with the patient, and sitting with the patient to provide caregivers respite, etc. Indirect Care Volunteer roles include: Answering phones, typing letters, filing and data entry, community outreach and volunteer recruitment, sending sympathy cards, Circle of Care and bereavement calls, etc. Contact our volunteer services coordinator, Yolanda, for more information and find out if hospice volunteering is right for you: yriley@seasons.org

Bethesda Hospice Care offers information and support to friends and family members who are caring for loved ones. Each group meeting begins with an educational presentation, after which caregivers can share their experiences and receive support and resources in a safe and confidential environment. All groups are open to the community and free of charge. 2018 Topics Coming up in March: Benefits of Hospice Care & the “We Honor Veterans” Program. Each topic is offered at the following locations: Bethesda Meadow, 322 Old State Rd., 63021 at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month; Bethesda Southgate, 5943 Telegraph Rd., 63129 at 1:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month; Bethesda Dilworth, 9645 Big Bend Blvd., 63122 at 3:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of month, and at Village North, 11160 Village North Dr., 63136 at 10:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of month. For more information contact Leslie at 314-373-7025. Leslie Schaeffer, llschaeffer@bethesdahealth.org Bethesda Hospice Care, 314-373-7025, https://www.bethesdahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2018-Family-and-Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg

Searching for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Preferred Hospice Northeast Missouri is looking for volunteers for their hospice. We offer a volunteer menu to fit your time availability. Become a friendly visitor to a hospice care patient. Learn why our volunteers are truly the heart of all we do! Volunteers are provided with orientation/training and supervision/support on an on-going basis. Contact Tracy Kennison at tsweazey.stl@preferredhospice.com or call 636-527-9330. "Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others," Martin Luther King Jr.

Hope Hospice is looking for veterans willing and able to volunteer their time to salute our Veteran hospice clients around the St. Louis area. Volunteers can participate in honor ceremonies, and/or provide ongoing companionship. Contact Mary Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 314-399-5621

November is a traditional time for recognizing the service and commitment of those who have served their country as a member of the Armed Services.

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care wants to enlist former military personnel from across the Greater St. Louis region to serve as volunteers to assist in providing care and comfort for hospice patients who are themselves Veterans. (Patients who are Veterans often find it easier to communicate with a fellow Veteran.)

FYI, Medicare guidelines require all hospices to have a team of volunteers providing day-to-day administrative and/or direct patient care services in an amount that equals at least 5% of total patient care hours of all paid hospice employees and contract staff.

We are in search of caregivers on a continual basis. We are looking for caregivers who have a minimum of one year experience who can pass a background check and be willing to work 1-3 hours up to 24 hours depending on the job. 1-3 hour jobs pay $12 per hour, 4 hours or more pays $10 per hour, 24 hour jobs pay $175 to start. We highly favor those caregivers who are dependable and reliable and who are consistent to do the job. We work best with those caregivers who show us that they are committed to their job performance, and open communication is high on the list. We like caregivers to accept positions 15-20 minutes from jobs and are willing to submit photos of driver licenses and social security card by email so that we can run background checks before actually going through thehiring process. We are committed to our caregivers and work so that they may thrive. Benefits are something we value offering within the year. Please call 314-534-8434 if you are interested in filling out an application.

If you need a companion for a couple of hours a week or even every day, I have the perfect companion for you. If you need some to run errands, clean house and cook meals for special diet, we have someone just for you. No need to look any further.

Preferred Hospice is seeking volunteers who want to make a difference in someone’s life by providing a hospice patient with a one on one friendly visit. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and gives you an opportunity to give back to someone what you may have received at some time in your own life. If this is of interest to you, please contact Tracy Sweazy and I can answer any questions you have. tsweazey.stl@preferredhospice.com, 301 Sovereign Blvd Ste 206 Ballwin, Mo. 63011 636-527-9330

If you are interested in bringing the arts and community together, please contact us. Our nonprofit art outreach program is seeking not only volunteers to help in our art sessions, no art experience needed, but also individuals wishing to play a more active role in helping the program plan its activities. See our website for more information about us or call Dennis Jones anytime at jonesdennis818@yahoo.com or 314-368-4551.

Volunteers needed for the rrAD (Risk Reduction for Alzheimer's Disease) study. We are testing to see if what's good for the heart is good for the brain. If you are between the ages of 60-85 years old, have high blood pressure, and are concerned about your memory, you may be eligible. We are testing several strategies that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in individuals at risk for the disease when compared to usual care. There are other criteria to be eligible. Please call Adriana Martin for more information at 314-273-1355.

Can you spend an hour or two each month taking a resident or two, pushing them in a wheel chair outside to a lovely patio area to enjoy the fall weather? Can you imagine the feel of a gentle breeze, watching the leaves rustle and then fall to the ground, then the enjoyment that would bring to someone who is not able to get outside on most days? Can you reminisce about raking leaves and enjoying bonfires? If you answered yes to any of those, contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators at a Bethesda community and schedule a visit today to explore being a volunteer! Please contact Leslie Simon lgsimon@bethesdahealth.org at Bethesda Meadow www.BethesdaHealth.org, Darla Neely dfneely@bethesdahealth.org at Bethesda Dilworth, or Jan Keale jmkeale@bethesdahealth.org, at Bethesda Southgate.

The Heart of Hospice is Volunteers. We need you. Share your passion, time and talent. At Compassus Hospice Care we are dedicated to compassionate care at the end of life when families need it most. As a valuable part of the Compassus team, volunteers provide companionship, caregiver support, administrative assistance, bereavement support and more. Interviews are now being scheduled. Contact Karen Riley, Volunteer Coordinator at 314-731-4700 or email: Karen.riley@compassus.com

The food pantry plans to feed 6,500 people this month. The food pantry, located in Olivette, needs adult volunteers (18 and older), to help Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. To inquire, please contact Chelsey at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org

Wentzville area - looking for part-time work? I am searching for someone to sit with an elderly resident at an assisted living community during lunch and/or dinner to encourage and assist with meals. Resident has Parkinson's and Dementia and needs assistance with meals. If interested, please contact Sue by email at sue@hcstl.com. Please let me know what days and meal times you would be available, experience working with the elderly and pay requirements. Might be perfect for a retiree or student as supplemental income.

Are you organized and good with numbers? Paying bills, balancing a checkbook, or reading mail can become challenging for many reasons. Lutheran Senior Services Volunteer Money Management is looking for volunteers age 21 and older to help older adults manage these financial tasks. Volunteer Money Management is currently available in the greater St. Louis area, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County, as well as the Illinois counties of St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe. Knowing that the bills are paid and the checkbook is balanced gives many people peace of mind. We receive many requests for Volunteer Money Management services and there is always a demand for additional, caring people to become involved. Two hours a month is needed to help an older adult in your community remain independent. This free program is an interfaith partnership between Lutheran Senior Services, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, and AgeSmart Community Resources. For details, please call Laural at

Hope Hospice is looking for compassionate, caring volunteers to visit our clients to provide companionship and socialization. Volunteers are a valuable asset on our team, and truly brighten the days of those we serve. When you choose to volunteer with Hope Hospice, you are choosing to make a difference in the lives of others. The commitment is flexible, and training is provided. Contact Mary, Volunteer Coordinator, with questions or interest